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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.20, 639.03 and 133.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.20, 639.03 and 133.62 is: 200.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.20 : 639.03 = 133.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.20/639.03 = 133.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.20x = 639.03 × 133.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.20x = 85,385.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,385.29/426.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.34

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